Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen (1886–1930)
Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen is a German artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,849. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen sold in 2025 for $21,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen work is $2,849.
The median Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen print sells for $1,603 across 20 lots.
The median Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting sells for $20,350 across 16 lots.
The median Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen work on paper sells for $3,115 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen prints typically sell for $1,220–$2,229 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $1,603‡ | $3,007‡ | 90.9% | 2026-06-05 |
| Paintings | 16 | $20,350 | $282,051 | — | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,115‡ | $38,015 | 76.9% | 2024-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $189,052 | $282,051 | — | 2025-06-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $1,603 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $20,350, record $282,051. A typical Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $189,052.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,220–$2,229‡ | $1,603‡ | $3,007‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $18,319–$118,745 | $27,992 | $282,051 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,446–$3,540‡ | $2,706‡ | $8,072 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $282,051 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $246,364 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $38,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,072 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,007‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,691 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen work is $2,849. The median Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen print sells for $1,603 across 20 lots. The median Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting sells for $20,350 across 16 lots. The median Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen work on paper sells for $3,115 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen prints typically sell for $1,220–$2,229 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen print is $1,603. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen print is $3,007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting is $20,350.
What is Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting is $282,051.
What is the average price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen work on paper is $3,115. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen work on paper is $38,015.
What is the average price of a small Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,992, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen's auction record?
Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen's auction record is $282,051, set in 2013.
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